Statues of slave owners removed from Capitol grounds – State Journal-Register* (Springfield)

House Speaker Michael Madigan said this summer that he would sponsor a resolution in the House to remove a portrait of Douglas that hangs in the chamber, saying it should be replaced with the portrait of someone who reflects the modern positions of the Democratic Party such as former President Barack Obama.
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Tom Paine's Ghost
5 years ago

Why a statue of Obama? First, he’s not dead yet. Second what about this prison time once he is convicted of treason for his attempted coup d etat with the fake Russia hoax? That is worse than being a slave owner I think.

Freddy
5 years ago

They chose Saturday because it was overtime or double time.

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